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Human Generated Data

Title

Instructions on Making Sacred Images

Date

7th-8th century

People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.353

Human Generated Data

Title

Instructions on Making Sacred Images

Date

7th-8th century

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.353

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2019-05-31

Clarifai
created on 2019-05-31

retro 99.5
vintage 99.3
paper 98.9
illustration 98.8
antique 98.8
decoration 98.4
wallpaper 98.1
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design 97.5
vector 97.5
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desktop 95.9
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calligraphy 95.6
old 95.1
abstract 94.4

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

journal 100
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paper 32.2
pattern 26.7
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grunge 24.7
retro 24.6
design 24.2
wallpaper 23.8
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art 22.8
page 20.4
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book 18.4
decoration 18
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drawing 14.9
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Google
created on 2019-05-31

Text 94.6
Font 78.3
Calligraphy 68.7
Art 50.2

Microsoft
created on 2019-05-31

handwriting 97.9
letter 80.9
text 66.3
calligraphy 61.6

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

Book

Clarifai

Book

AWS Rekognition

Book 99.6%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2019-05-31

text visuals 49.6%
paintings art 46.8%
streetview architecture 1.8%
interior objects 1.2%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2019-05-31

a close up of a curtain 46.6%
close up of a curtain 39.2%
a close up of the front of a curtain 39.1%

Clarifai

Created by general-english-image-caption-clip on 2025-07-14

the text of the letter.

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-15

a photograph of a large piece of paper with chinese writing on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-13

This image depicts an ancient manuscript featuring traditional Chinese calligraphy written on parchment or scroll paper. The text is densely arranged in vertical columns from right to left, adhering to classic Chinese writing conventions. The calligraphy is elegant and meticulously crafted, varying slightly in thickness and flow as typical of handwritten text. On the far right side, a distinct label or margin note is visible, possibly indicating the title or a section of the text. The manuscript's texture appears aged, with visible creases, stains, and a slightly yellowed background, suggesting its historical significance or long preservation.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-13

The image depicts a segment of ancient Chinese manuscript or scroll. The text is composed of traditional Chinese characters, written in calligraphy, arranged in several vertical columns. The paper on which the text is inscribed appears aged and has a light brown hue, indicative of historical documents. Slight creases and variation in tone can be observed, suggesting it is an authentic artifact rather than a modern reproduction. On the rightmost side of the image, there is a vertical strip with a few characters that may denote a title or specific content related to the text. The overall appearance suggests it is a historical or religious document, possibly of significant cultural or historical value.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-18

The image appears to be an ancient Chinese text or document written in traditional Chinese characters. The text covers the entire surface of the image, with no visible images or illustrations. The text seems to be densely packed, suggesting it is a lengthy piece of writing. Without being able to read or translate the content, I can only describe the visual aspects of the image itself.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-18

This appears to be an ancient Asian manuscript, likely Chinese or Japanese, written in traditional characters arranged in vertical columns reading from right to left. The text is written on what appears to be aged, yellowish paper or parchment that has taken on a sepia tone over time. The characters are written in black ink with a calligraphic style, and there appear to be some smaller annotations or notes between some of the main text columns. The document has a classical, scholarly appearance typical of historical East Asian texts, possibly a Buddhist sutra or classical literary work based on its format and presentation.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

The image presents a detailed, hand-written text in Chinese characters on a yellowed paper background. The text is written in black ink and appears to be a passage from an ancient Chinese text, possibly a scroll or manuscript. The characters are densely packed, with no discernible spacing between them, and cover the entire width of the image.

Key Features:

  • Text: The text is written in traditional Chinese characters, with no punctuation or spacing between words.
  • Ink: The text is written in black ink, which has faded slightly over time, giving the image a yellowish hue.
  • Paper: The background of the image is a yellowed paper, with visible creases and tears, suggesting that it may be a fragment of a larger scroll or manuscript.
  • Layout: The text is arranged in a single column, with no visible margins or borders.
  • Content: The content of the text is not immediately clear, but it appears to be a passage from an ancient Chinese text, possibly a philosophical or literary work.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of age and authenticity, with the yellowed paper and faded ink suggesting that it may be a rare or valuable artifact. The dense, handwritten text adds to the sense of history and cultural significance, making the image a fascinating glimpse into the past.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-09

This image depicts a piece of aged paper with Chinese calligraphy written on it. The paper is a light brown color, with visible signs of aging such as wrinkles and tears. The calligraphy is written in black ink and appears to be a passage from an ancient text. The text is written in a traditional Chinese script, with each character carefully rendered in a flowing style. The overall effect is one of elegance and sophistication, suggesting that the text is of great cultural or historical significance.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image shows a piece of paper that has been folded in half and is covered in Chinese characters. The paper appears to be old, with some stains and creases. The characters are written in black ink and are arranged in neat rows, with each row containing several characters. The paper appears to be a document of some kind, possibly a letter or a legal document. The characters are written in a traditional Chinese script, which suggests that the document may be from a historical period.

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-05

The image features a piece of aged, textured paper with Chinese characters written on it. The paper has a yellowish hue, indicating its age, and shows signs of wear and tear, such as small holes and creases. The characters are written in a traditional, formal script, suggesting that it might be an excerpt from an ancient text or document. The text is arranged in vertical columns, with each column containing multiple lines of characters. The content appears to be a mix of prose and poetry, as evidenced by the varying lengths and styles of the lines. The paper is rolled up, showing only a portion of the text, which adds to the sense of mystery and antiquity.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-08

Here is a description of the image:

The image shows a section of a tan-colored scroll covered in columns of traditional Chinese calligraphy. The script is written in black ink, and the paper has a slightly aged, textured appearance with occasional subtle discoloration and small tears, adding to its antique feel. The text appears to be a Buddhist scripture or a commentary on ritual practices.

At the top right corner, there are two distinct headings: "沙眼垣場重作法" and "壇場畫像法式," which might suggest the content is related to making a sacred space, rituals, or the illustration of deities. The text below goes into detail regarding offerings, rituals, and specific deities, giving a glimpse into the practices and beliefs.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-08

This image shows a piece of calligraphy in a traditional East Asian style. The paper has an aged, yellowish tone, likely from the materials used and the passage of time. The text is written in neat, vertical columns with black ink. There is a title at the top and it is a formal, potentially religious, document. The content seems to be a series of rituals or instructions, perhaps related to a Buddhist practice.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-05-30

The image depicts an ancient Chinese manuscript written in traditional Chinese characters. The text is handwritten in vertical columns, which is a common format for classical Chinese texts. The manuscript appears to be written on aged paper, showing signs of wear and tear, such as discoloration and slight damage, indicating its historical significance.

The characters are written in a calligraphic style, suggesting that the document might be from a period when calligraphy was a highly valued art form. The text is dense, with little spacing between the columns, and the characters are uniformly sized and neatly arranged.

The manuscript likely contains literary, philosophical, or historical content, given the formal and meticulous nature of the writing. The presence of a vertical red seal or stamp on the right side of the manuscript suggests that it may have been officially recognized or authenticated at some point.

Overall, the image portrays a piece of historical Chinese literature, reflecting the rich cultural and literary heritage of ancient China.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

The image appears to be a historical scroll, likely written in Chinese characters, with a section of text on the right-hand side that is more distinct and possibly a title or heading. The text is written in a traditional style, which may suggest that it is an ancient or historical document. The scroll looks aged, with some signs of wear and tear, such as yellowing and possible discoloration from age or exposure to the environment. On the far right, there is a smaller, additional piece of paper or a sticker adhered to the scroll, which also contains Chinese characters and appears to be a separate but related annotation or label. The overall appearance and style suggest that this could be a religious text, a historical record, or a piece of traditional literature.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-14

This image appears to be a scan of an ancient Chinese scroll or manuscript. The text is written in traditional Chinese characters, arranged in vertical columns that read from right to left. The paper has a yellowish, aged appearance, indicating its historical nature. There are some seals or stamps visible at the top right corner, which are often used to denote authenticity or ownership in traditional Chinese art and documents. The text seems to be a detailed description or set of instructions, possibly related to rituals or practices, given the formal and structured layout. The overall condition of the paper suggests it has been preserved for a significant amount of time.

Text analysis

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